Donalds inching closer to becoming first-ever Black Florida governor
U.S. Rep. and Florida governor candidate Byron Donalds (Photo courtesy of Facebook) By David L. Snelling MIAMI – In 2018, then-Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum upset …
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Florida proposal bans college admission, adult education classes for undocumented students
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Retirees spending more time exploring technology than leisure time
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PBC Elections invites residents to Elections Experience Tour
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HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOSTS BLOCK PARTY AND HERITAGE MARKET FOR JUNETEENTH WEEKEND
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Palm Beach County School district cuts back on free meals for all students.
STOCK Photo By David L. Snelling WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Due to reductions in a federal program which helps school districts offer free meals …
Health and Wellness
New blood tests for preeclampsia aim to show who’s at risk
Besides high blood pressure, other signs of preeclampsia include protein in the urine, severe headaches, changes in vision, nausea and sudden swelling in your face …
We are all cooking rice incorrectly — and could be endangering our health
STOCK PHOTO Scientists believe millions may be endangering their health by cooking their rice incorrectly. Millions of cooks are endangering their health by cooking their …
Business
Karikó, Weissman win Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
STOCKHOLM (AP) Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 that were …
Biden administration expands funding for railway projects throughout U.S.
Amtrak train arrives at Union Station STOCK PHOTO WASHINGTON (AP) The Biden administration announced Monday that it has awarded more than $1.4 billion to projects …
California lawsuit says oil giants deceived public on climate
Crude oil pumps from the ground in California. STOCK PHOTO LOS ANGELES (AP) – The state of California filed a lawsuit against some of the …
Technology
Conway man turns old radios into modern treasures
By HILARY ANDREWS The Log Cabin Democrat CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – One Conway resident is transforming old AM/ FM radios and giving them uplifts with …
Spacewalking astronauts upgrade orbiting lab’s power grid
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – Astronauts took another spacewalk Friday to plug in new and better batteries outside the …
Education
How and why to keep kids on a schedule during school closures
(StatePoint) – School closures have forced families nationwide to readjust to the current reality. However, a sense of structure is important for children’s developmental growth. …
Broward schools to remain closed through May 1
PHOTO COURTESY OF BROWARDSCHOOLS.COM Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent Robert W. Runcie announced today, District school campuses will remain closed through Friday, May 1, …
School shutdowns raise stakes of digital divide for students
WINNSBORO, S.C. (AP) – Students struggling to get online in a rural South Carolina county received a boost last week with the arrival of six …
Sports
Florida State fires coach Willie Taggart after 21 games
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida State fired second-year football coach Willie Taggart on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the Seminoles lost to rival Miami …
Woods’ historic win, tied with Snead
Photo by Golfchannel.com The toughest competition for Tiger Woods has always been history. What captured the public’s attention when Woods won the first of his …
NCAA board approves athlete compensation for image, likeness
PHOTO COURTESY OF WFSU.ORG, TAMPABAY.COM AND WIKIPEDIA.ORG By RALPH D. RUSSO The NCAA took a major step Tuesday toward allowing college athletes to cash in …
